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Mexican Chicken and Rice

Name: Mexican Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022

On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.—Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska

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Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 381 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.

Mexican Chicken and Rice

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